About the role#
This internship position within the Receiver, Exciter & Back-End Processing Architecture department focuses on radar systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to research, develop, and integrate electrical components and systems. This role is full-time and based on-site in Tewksbury, Massachusetts for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Contribute engineering knowledge to the development, test, integration, and production support of receiver and exciter products.
- Collaborate with team members and program experts to solve technical problems.
- Work on a variety of projects, determining and developing approaches to meet program goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or advanced degree program in a STEM field.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance, or the ability to obtain an interim clearance, prior to your start date.
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA is desired.
- ABET-accredited degree programs are preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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